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Braided Wire Coat Hangers
27 Sep 2018

Braided Wire Coat Hangers

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Coat Hanger Crafts, Crafty's Projects | 28
Old crafts are becoming popular again. Do you remember the old craft of braiding long strips to make a cover for a wire coat hanger?  The original material was Nylotex or Phentex, a stretchy, nylon material. I’m not available in … Continued
braided coat hangers, coat hangers, coathangers
Removable Hanger Covers
6 Aug 2016

Removable Hanger Covers

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Coat Hanger Crafts, Crochet | 0
Over the long and hot summer I did some crochet sitting in the shady spots in the garden.  One of the most popular posts on my site is the crochet covered coat hangers and it seems no matter the time of year … Continued
coat hangers, coathangers, crochet covered hangers, yarn stash
A Bit of Flag Whimsy
4 Jul 2016

A Bit of Flag Whimsy

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Canada, Coat Hanger Crafts, Garden Projects, Whimsy | 0
Even though I haven’t been posting much I’ve been busy creating crafty things for the garden.   One of those things was a Canadian flag made using odd bits of material and a coat hanger. Judith shared a shabby chic … Continued
Canada Day, Canada flag, coat hangers, coathangers, flags, garden flag
Upcycle the Plastic Coat Hangers
28 Oct 2014

Upcycle the Plastic Coat Hangers

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Coat Hanger Crafts, Sewing | 0
Upcycle those plastic hangers in your closet. It’s the time of year to start thinking Christmas gifts.  Even if you don’t want to think about it, you know that the time is coming, so why not be prepared for it. … Continued
coat hangers, coathangers, scarf holder
Braided Covered Plastic Hangers
5 Oct 2013

Braided Covered Plastic Hangers

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Coat Hanger Crafts, Crafty's Projects | 0
Updating and amalgamating of older posts is happening to make the website more efficient. The braided coat hanger post and original pattern can be found here. SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave SaveSave
braided coat hangers, coat hangers, coathangers
Covered Hanger Pattern
7 Nov 2012

Covered Hanger Pattern

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Patterns | 0
This is a simple crochet method and doesn’t take long at all to complete.  The fiddly part is joining it around the hanger, especially where the hooks are and where the corners are.   I decided to leave the hanger … Continued
coathangers
Covered Hangers
7 Nov 2012

Covered Hangers

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Coat Hanger Crafts, Crochet | 1
Here is another way of covering plastic coathangers that I created.  This is a simple crochet method and doesn’t take long at all to complete.  The fiddly part is joining it around the hanger, especially where the hooks are and … Continued
coat hangers, coathangers, crochet covered hangers
Braided Covered Plastic Coathanger Pattern
27 Oct 2012

Braided Covered Plastic Coathanger Pattern

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Coat Hanger Crafts, Patterns | 1
With the print friendly option you can choose how much or how little you want to print, just mouse over the text for the option to delete. Images can be included or not. Materials: -2 strips of material -2 different … Continued
coat hangers, coathangers
Scarf Storage
14 Sep 2012

Scarf Storage

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Coat Hanger Crafts, Organization | 0
Do you love to accessorize with chiffon scarves – But have a difficult time storing them? I’ve got a storage solution for those slippery scarves. I had tried folding them and putting them in a drawer, but then you tend … Continued
coat hangers, coathangers, scarf holder
Braided Wire Covered Coathanger Pattern
27 Apr 2012

Braided Wire Covered Coathanger Pattern

by Crafty Gardener | posted in: Patterns | 4
With the print friendly option you can choose how much or how little you want to print, just mouse over the text for the option to delete. Images can be included or not. The original idea and pattern by Qualicraft. … Continued
braided coat hangers, coathangers
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